Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (HDPE-reinforced waistbelt) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Kelty The North Face
Name Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 90L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 31 x 23 x 16 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 5.8 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Black Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 10, 2013
Rating 4.9
Price Under $225 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Ventilating shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap HDPE-reinforced waistbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Flap with buckle
External Pockets Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated back panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Internal / External Frame Aluminum external frame
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22" adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Hydration sleeve
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters.

You're currently comparing the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has a capacity of 90L (liters), weighs 5.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 31 x 23 x 16. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L with a size of S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy.